Chapter 5Russell opened his eyes with a start. His shoulder ached and his back felt tremendously cold. Deep darkness seemed to close in all around him. What's going on? Instantly on the alert, Russell stretched out with his other senses. He could hear nothing, and there was something disturbing about the silence. It seemed wrong. He could smell nothing out of the ordinary, though with the sweet aroma of woman and flowers bathing the entire scentscape, he couldn't quite tell. Wait, woman… flowers? Riley! Ah yes. Her comforting softness pressed against the front of his body. Beneath them, he recognized the fur rug. I'm lying on the great room floor in front of the fireplace. Being able to pinpoint his location helped Russ understand more. The scent of Riley barely concealed the lingering smo
